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Venture Madness Conference presented by Invest Southwest
Venture Madness brings together the region's most active, accredited investors with the region's most promising ventures.
When and where
Date and time
Location
850 PBC (10/6) and UA Health Sciences Center (10/7) 850 N. Fifth Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
Map and directions
How to get there
Refund Policy
About this event
The Venture Madness Conference, presented by Invest Southwest, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is scheduled for October 6, 2021 at 850 PBC and on October 7, 2021, at the UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. It is here where 22 companies in 5 industry tracks will live-pitch their way through the conference. In addition, companies selected to present from each track receive prize money.
Overview of Schedule of Events (Schedule and Times Subject to Change)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 , 850 PBC, Lobby & Patio
5 - 7 p.m.: Welcome Reception, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Leadership
Thursday, October 7, 2021, UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: Conference Registration/Check In/Continental Breakfast, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Economic Council
8:45 - 9:05 a.m.: Overview & Intro to Companies
9:05 - 10:15 a.m.: Consumer Presentations, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Medical Presentations, presented by Hool Coury Law
11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Networking Luncheon with Keynote Speaker presented by AZ Commerce Authority, in partnership with Osborn Maledon
1:00 - 2:20 p.m.: SaaS Presentations, presented by PHX Ventures
2:20 - 2:35 p.m.: Break
2:20 - 3:40 p.m.: Tech Presentations
3:40 - 3:55 p.m.: Break
3:55 - 5:00 p.m.: Growth Presentations, presented by Fennemore
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Winner Announcement Reception, in partnership with SRP, and powered by UNMET Phoenix
For more information visit www.investsouthwest.org.
Cancellations after Wednesday, September 22, 2021, will be charged a $25 registration cancellation fee.
TO LEARN MORE, VIEW OUR FAQs
Will all events be held in the same location?
This year's conference will be held at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) in Downtown Phoenix; however, we will be meeting in two different building locations:
Wednesday, October 6th
850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Thursday, October 7th
UA Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, 600 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Building 2).
Click here to view a building map.
What is the COVID Protocol for the event?
Click here to view the COVID Policy.
Masks and/or face shields are required at the UA Virginia G Piper Auditorium.
What other events are happening the week of Venture Madness?
Invest Southwest is pleased to partner with AZBIO Week (October 3-9) and UNMET (October 8).
Where can I get an overnight room?
What is the best parking option?
Parking Information coming soon!
What is the refund policy?
Cancellations after Wednesday, September 22, 2021 will be charged a $25 registration cancellation fee.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is business attire and/or business casual.
Where can I view the schedule of events?
Click here to view a schedule of events. Additionally, attendees will receive access to a conference app.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Questions? Email contactus@investsouthwest.org
Invest Southwest would like to thanks its annual partners! To see a list of more partners, click here.